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-SPECIAL REPORT TRANQUIL ISLAND?
Speakers Issue Raises Stormy Debate
By PONCHITTA PIERCE Contributing; Editor
If USC were not traditionally a conservative campus. one would say the racing fury about speakers is much ado about nothing.
Rut ever since Dean of Students William H. McGrath suggested a university should be "an island of tranquility” anchored off from the present world of controversy, the tempest has Town to ensnarl the whole university community.
Campus religious leaders m ntain that “days that make us happy” do not necessarily make us wise. Students scoff at the idea that they must be shielded from persons “held in defiance of the laws and Constitution of the United States.”
Faculty members begin to seriously question the nature of a university, wondering if its major purpose is to educate or protect. And the administration finally listens, knowing that a decision must be reached if USC is to fulfill its role as a university.
Hopeful that students might provide some signal for USC to follow in formulating a definite speakers iwlicy. the Trojan Democratic Club (TDC) and the ASSC Senate last week offered two separate bills for student approval.
The Senate’s proposal, introduced by social studies senator Brooke Gabrielson two months ago. asked: "Should any recognized campus organization be allowed to invite any speakers who are free to express their beliefs on campus?”
More limiting in scope, the TDC bill stated. “Should all speakers specifically invited to our campus
by a recognized campus organization, faculty member or student group, be free to express their beliefs and opinions within the limitations solely of the constitution of the nation; provided that the inviting party schedule a time, place and state a purpose for the meeting?”
The bill grew out of a TDC-circulated petition signed by more than 1,000 students and 200 faculty members last year asking for a referendum on the speaker ban which they felt negated the concept of academic freedom.
After laying around for several months, the bill was finally brought to two days voting. Showing a strong disagreement with the university’s present policy. 519 students voted yes for the TDC bill and 465 for the Senate bill. The TDC bill received 239 negative votes while 296 were cast against the Senate’s.
A similar wave of discontent over limited speaker programs has moved across other universities and colleges around the nation — both private and state.
Recently President Clark Kerr of the Board of Regents announced the policy to be followed on University of California campuses.
“We may have any speaker — even Communists
— provided we adhere to certain directives,” explains UCLA Dean of Students Bvron 11. Atkinson.
“The inviting group must be recognized by the university. Any speaker of a highly controversial nature or one who represents a point of view opposing that of the majority must spea-k in the presence of a tenured faculty member and also must agree to answer questions from the floor.” he says.
The dean adds that a third directive might be to hold the lectures in the form of a debate. “But we have not yet required a debate format because it would be mechanically impractical to arrange convenient time schedules with all persons concerned.”
While UCLA’s policy is comparatively “wide open,” the chancellor may turn down “anyone who appears for purposes of sensationalism or out of passing fancy.” the dean comments.
Recently UCLA tried out its newly acquired freedom and invited an officer of the Communist Party of Southern California. Dorothy Healey, to speak on campus.
More than 2,000 persons came, Dean Atkinson reported. “Miss Healey lost standing, however, when in answer to a question about American soldiers in South Vietnam she said. ‘Bring the boys home.’ Watching Miss llealy in action was perhaps as illuminating for students as reading about communism in a book.” he observed. “We were able to question her directly and see her discredit herself.”
For a situation closer to home, we go to Occidental College, a small, private liberal arts college not too far from USC.
As a basic principle of its educational philosophy. Occidental College has supported freedom of academic inquiry into current social and political issues by duly constituted and responsible student organizations,” notes Dean of Students Robert S. Ryf.
“This freedom includes the right of such organizations. with the approval of their faculty advisers, to invite speakers representing significant and diverse
points of view on issues which students regard as central to their educational interest.”
He adds, however, that such invitations are extended only on behalf of the organization or organizations concerned, never on behalf of the student body or the college.
"Invitations therefore do not in any sense impl\ sponsorship or advocacy by the college or its student
body.” he says.
USC’s present policy is more limited. As explain* by President Topping, at a recent Faculty Senate meeting. it holds that “any officially recognized studen’ organization could request approval for a prospective speaker, and approval would be granted unless the speaker were in defiance of the laws and Constitution of the United States.”
As examples of those not eligible. Dr. Topping specifies "all members of the American Communist Party who are in open defiance of the government because of their failure to register as required by the Smith-Mundt Act.”
Similarly. Governors Barnett and Wallace are "not acceptable” because of their refusal to comply with Supreme Court decisions on desegregation.
"But while we would not approve of an American Communist who has not registered to speak on campus, it would be permissible for a recognized student group to bring to campus the Russian Ambassador to the United Xations. or even Premier Khrushchev,” the president explains.
(Cntinued on Page 3)
PAGE THREE Editorial Describes Need For Cultural Action
University of Southern California
DAILY
TROJAN
PAGE FOUR John McKay Speculates About Next Season
Vol. LV
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1963
NO. 48
LAW PANEL
Dallas Tragedy Will Be Aired
A Law School panel will discuss various implications the tragic events in Dallas may have for the future today at noon in 133 FH.
"Justice, Law, and Order in the USA" will be the topic of the discussion.
"The panel will discuss more than trite generalities. It will not be afraid of stepping on anybody's toes." Mickey Shapiro, Law School president, said.
Shapiro expects a very critical analysis by the panel of the news media in regard to their coverage of the events in Dallas.
“Other interesting discussion should result from the proposal to televise Jack Ruby s trial," Shapiro said.
That law and order is a value to be preserved is another main point of discussion.
Shapiro, with the help of Dr. Louis M. Brown, professor of law, organized the program.
The four-man panel will in-
clude Dr. Brown; Dr. Orrin B. Evans, dean of the Law School: Dr. Edward C. McDonagh. professor of sociology: and Maynard Toll, president of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Dr. Toll has been active in civic and educational activities in the community in addition to his law work in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he was a member of the crew squad.
He was appointed to the position of Los Angeles County Bar Association president in January.
Dr. Brown received his AB degree at USC and his LLB degree at Harvard Law School. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1933.
Dr. McDonagh has been a USC faculty member for 16 years, and is now serving in administrative capacities.
Shapiro said that a question and answer period will follow the discussion.
Hull Finds Position Demanding, Involved
Acting Dean of Students Tom Hull said yesterday he finds his new temporary job more demanding and involved than he had expected.
Dean Hull, who regularly serves as dean of men is laking Dr. William H. McGrath's place as dean of students while Dr. McGrath is on leave for health reasons.
Dean Hull said’ his first thought when he learned of the situation was concern for Dr. McGrath’s health.
"Dean McGrath is my best friend and has helped me a great deal at USC." he said.
Dean Hull came to USC four years ago as a graduate student. He served then as head resident at Marks Hall. In addition, he was a physical education teaching assistant, head of the University Recreation Association and coach of the Freshman baseball team.
During his first year at (Continued on Page 2)
Safe Owner Still Studies At Library I
By ED SANDERS
Steve Quan. a student at Dorsey High School who is better known at USC as the owner of a $400 “ticking" safe, still uses Doheny Library.
Monday, without knowing it. Quan caused the entire library to be evacuated. The library staff received a phone call from someone who said a bomb had been planted in the building. President Topping immediately ordered the area to be evacuated.
The police bomb squad, after an hour of searching, found a small safe that was emiting a “ticking sound."
The bomb squad carefully moved the safe to the center of the Coliseum and decided to wait it out until the device either stopped ticking or exploded.
A little after 5 p.m. Quan appeared at the office of University Librarian Lewis F. Stieg.
Where is It ?
"Where is my brief case and tape recorder?" Quan asked.
Quan then explained to the police that the safe did not contain a bomb but did contain his car fare and dinner money. Quan said he used the safe with a time lock to keep his money until he was finished studying at the library.
The lock had been set for 5 p.m. Quan placed the safe in the southwest corner of the reference room early in the day and went to the science library.
At 12:10 an unidentified person, apparently familiar with Quan's unusual habit, made the call, telling library officials of a bomb plant.
Last night Quan's mother said he was not home for comment — he was studying at Dohenv Library.
Student Voters Approve Speech Bills, Amendment
Senate, TDC Bills Get Large Margin
Both bills dealing with the right to sponsor speakers on campus, and the constitutional amendment concerning ASSC appointments, received approval from ;the student body in last week’s general voting.
The constitutional amendment now becomes law.
Opera Head Will Discuss Czech Work
but the free speech bills have no binding affect because j they were taken for the sole purpose of soliciting student opinion on this question.
The amendment requiring tlie ASSC president to submit appointnv ; for the chairmanships ill committees. administrative boards and commissions within two Dr. Walter Ducloux. direc-weeks after his election for tor of the Opera Theater, will the advise and consent of the lecture on Antonin Dvorak s ASSC Senate was passed by opera “Rusalka” at 12:13 toil 5i t-117 majority. (jay jn Hancock Auditorium.
The amendment, whicn His lecture has been deread that all appointees must signed to acquaint students have at least a 2.25 acciimu- with Dvorak’s work, before la tive grade-point average, the presentation of ‘Rusalka'’
was voted into law. 612-103.
8 p.m. in Bovard
GOOD TALKERS USC's debaters won another sweepstakes victory, this time at Humboldt State College. The victors are, standing (l-r), Lynn Grow, David Ken-
ner, Bruce Loessin and Michele Gibbs, (seated), Larry Stein, Mike Davis, Betfina Talbak and Charles Marson. Not shown are John Deacon and David Brown.
Debaters Win Top Prize In Forensics Tournament
Saturday at Auditorium.
Performances will also he given Friday, L>ee. 13. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m.
"Rusalka" is the last of many operas written by Dvorak and. since its pre-Voting. originally sched- miere in 1!H)1. has been ac-uled for Monday through knowledged as thp most fa-Wednesday of last week, was minis Czech opera after Sm»-cut one day short because of tana's "The Bartered Bride.'’ the National Day of Mourn- Leading roles will be sung ing for President Kennedy. by Gene Allen as the Prince, Before the election Senate Marjorie Gibson Hirsch as
The speaker initiative, submitted to the Senate by the T rojan Democratic Chib i TDC), and the Senate's own simplified version of the bill, passed by 51!*-2.'»S> and 465-2% majorities.
Human Rights Spokesman Urges Passive Resistance
The national chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), called the organization “something of a domestic Peace Corps,” before a small audience in Founders Hall last night.
John Lewis explained that SNCC is trying to bring about real action in the South by encouraging passive resistance by Negroes there.
‘‘There is something moving,” the Negro leader said, "a wind, blowing across Ihe Southland. Jt will continue to blow until all people are free."
Lewis said the Negro in the South is afraid to try to register to vote because he might lose his job. He explained that SNCC is attempting by passive agitation to teajh these people to rise out of their "political slavery" and object to their situation.
"Our task is to liberate a group of people." Lewis said, “to give to not only the Negroes but to hundreds of thousands of whites some political and economic power. ’
The Negro in the United States is involved in a revolution, he continued. ‘‘W’e want an open society; not later,
but right now. If we don't have it now in 20 or 30 years all these people will still be in economic slavery.”
Lewis said thousands of Negroes had been arrested in the South while fighting for their "God given rights."
All Americans are involved in the struggle, he admitted, whether they want to or not, whether they are black or white, whether they live in California or Mississippi.
Lewis’ talk was followed by a film. "We Shall Never Turn Back," a controversial movie, previously banned on the
USC campus.
USC debaters talked their way to a sweepstakes victory at the Western States Forensics Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend at Humboldt State College.
Members of the 10-man team edged out 57 universities and colleges to win 13 trophies. Presentations were in the fields of debate, oratory, extemporaneous and interpretative speaking. Awards in these divisions aided USC in the sweepstakes race.
“In winning the sweepstakes, we very nearly doubled the score of the nearest competition," John DeBross, director of debate, said.
Three first place trophies were awarded to Trojan representatives. Bruce Loessin won first place in senior men's oratory with his selection “Community Affairs.” First place in senior men's extemporaneous w ent to Chuck Marson for a discussion on the future political influence of Richard Nixon.
I John Deacon also ranked
among the first place winners with his selection "Ks-sence of Poetry” in senior men's oratorical interpretation.
Bruce Loessin (senior men's impromptu), Bettina Talbak (senior women's oral interpretation), Lynn Grow (junior men's extemporaneous) and Larry Stein (senior men's interpretation) went to the finals in their respective events but did not place.
The debate team of David Kenner and Larry Stein won second place in senior men's debate with a record of seven wins and one loss. Their loss was in the finals when they fell to a Redlands team that they had already beaten during the tournament.
“I was exceptionally pleased with the debate recot d of Kenner and Stein,” DeBross said. “They began the season well but had some difficulty in the last two tournaments " he added.
The debate director said ithe rest of the year looked
promising for Kenner and Stein.
The team of John Deacon and Chuck Marson won third place in the tournament with a six win and one loss record.
Other participants in the three day event were David Brown. Mike Davis and Michele Gibbs. DeBross and Richard Keil. assistant debate coach, accompanied the squad to the tournament held in Areata. Calif.
Representatives of schools participating were from Montana. Ltah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington. Arizona. Nevada, Wyoming and California.
DeBross said Marson Loessin and Deacon are not new to wins at the Western States Tournament. All three have won a first place event at the annual tournament in previous years.
"The greatest reward in taking sweepstakes is that it shows the depth of the squad," DeBross said.
President Dennis Barr acknowledged the fact that the university had settled upon a speaker policy but felt "many students and faculty members aie still displeased with the administration's policy.”
Rusalka and Nina Hinsor. as the foreign princess.
Others in the cast will he Dennis Dalsimer. Lucille Anderson. Karla Nelson. Virginia Sherke. Robert Johnson and Peter Lau.
Editor Will Speak On Mass Culture
Russell Lynes. managing editor of Harper's Magazine, will address an all-university convocation in Bovard Auditorium at 11 a.m.. Thursday.
AH 11 a.m. classes will be cancelled for the convocation.
Lynes. well known for his book "The Tastemakers." will speak on “Sense and Nonsense about Mass Culture'
He has lectured at many museums and universities. A member cf New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Committee. Lynes is also on the boards of both the municipal Art Society of New York and the Archives of , American Art.
Lynes' literary efforts began with Harper’s Magazine, for which he has been managing editor since 1947.
"The Domesticated Americans” is Lynes’ newest book. It was written as a companion to "The Tastemakers. ’ His latest work is composed of social observations, which "will remind everyone of th* laughter that is inherent irt the history of the American home," Lynes said.
He will give a second lectin^ Thursday at 8 p.m. in Hancock Auditorium, when he will speak on "The Per-tmanence of Amer;can Taste.”

-SPECIAL REPORT TRANQUIL ISLAND?
Speakers Issue Raises Stormy Debate
By PONCHITTA PIERCE Contributing; Editor
If USC were not traditionally a conservative campus. one would say the racing fury about speakers is much ado about nothing.
Rut ever since Dean of Students William H. McGrath suggested a university should be "an island of tranquility” anchored off from the present world of controversy, the tempest has Town to ensnarl the whole university community.
Campus religious leaders m ntain that “days that make us happy” do not necessarily make us wise. Students scoff at the idea that they must be shielded from persons “held in defiance of the laws and Constitution of the United States.”
Faculty members begin to seriously question the nature of a university, wondering if its major purpose is to educate or protect. And the administration finally listens, knowing that a decision must be reached if USC is to fulfill its role as a university.
Hopeful that students might provide some signal for USC to follow in formulating a definite speakers iwlicy. the Trojan Democratic Club (TDC) and the ASSC Senate last week offered two separate bills for student approval.
The Senate’s proposal, introduced by social studies senator Brooke Gabrielson two months ago. asked: "Should any recognized campus organization be allowed to invite any speakers who are free to express their beliefs on campus?”
More limiting in scope, the TDC bill stated. “Should all speakers specifically invited to our campus
by a recognized campus organization, faculty member or student group, be free to express their beliefs and opinions within the limitations solely of the constitution of the nation; provided that the inviting party schedule a time, place and state a purpose for the meeting?”
The bill grew out of a TDC-circulated petition signed by more than 1,000 students and 200 faculty members last year asking for a referendum on the speaker ban which they felt negated the concept of academic freedom.
After laying around for several months, the bill was finally brought to two days voting. Showing a strong disagreement with the university’s present policy. 519 students voted yes for the TDC bill and 465 for the Senate bill. The TDC bill received 239 negative votes while 296 were cast against the Senate’s.
A similar wave of discontent over limited speaker programs has moved across other universities and colleges around the nation — both private and state.
Recently President Clark Kerr of the Board of Regents announced the policy to be followed on University of California campuses.
“We may have any speaker — even Communists
— provided we adhere to certain directives,” explains UCLA Dean of Students Bvron 11. Atkinson.
“The inviting group must be recognized by the university. Any speaker of a highly controversial nature or one who represents a point of view opposing that of the majority must spea-k in the presence of a tenured faculty member and also must agree to answer questions from the floor.” he says.
The dean adds that a third directive might be to hold the lectures in the form of a debate. “But we have not yet required a debate format because it would be mechanically impractical to arrange convenient time schedules with all persons concerned.”
While UCLA’s policy is comparatively “wide open,” the chancellor may turn down “anyone who appears for purposes of sensationalism or out of passing fancy.” the dean comments.
Recently UCLA tried out its newly acquired freedom and invited an officer of the Communist Party of Southern California. Dorothy Healey, to speak on campus.
More than 2,000 persons came, Dean Atkinson reported. “Miss Healey lost standing, however, when in answer to a question about American soldiers in South Vietnam she said. ‘Bring the boys home.’ Watching Miss llealy in action was perhaps as illuminating for students as reading about communism in a book.” he observed. “We were able to question her directly and see her discredit herself.”
For a situation closer to home, we go to Occidental College, a small, private liberal arts college not too far from USC.
As a basic principle of its educational philosophy. Occidental College has supported freedom of academic inquiry into current social and political issues by duly constituted and responsible student organizations,” notes Dean of Students Robert S. Ryf.
“This freedom includes the right of such organizations. with the approval of their faculty advisers, to invite speakers representing significant and diverse
points of view on issues which students regard as central to their educational interest.”
He adds, however, that such invitations are extended only on behalf of the organization or organizations concerned, never on behalf of the student body or the college.
"Invitations therefore do not in any sense impl\ sponsorship or advocacy by the college or its student
body.” he says.
USC’s present policy is more limited. As explain* by President Topping, at a recent Faculty Senate meeting. it holds that “any officially recognized studen’ organization could request approval for a prospective speaker, and approval would be granted unless the speaker were in defiance of the laws and Constitution of the United States.”
As examples of those not eligible. Dr. Topping specifies "all members of the American Communist Party who are in open defiance of the government because of their failure to register as required by the Smith-Mundt Act.”
Similarly. Governors Barnett and Wallace are "not acceptable” because of their refusal to comply with Supreme Court decisions on desegregation.
"But while we would not approve of an American Communist who has not registered to speak on campus, it would be permissible for a recognized student group to bring to campus the Russian Ambassador to the United Xations. or even Premier Khrushchev,” the president explains.
(Cntinued on Page 3)
PAGE THREE Editorial Describes Need For Cultural Action
University of Southern California
DAILY
TROJAN
PAGE FOUR John McKay Speculates About Next Season
Vol. LV
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 1963
NO. 48
LAW PANEL
Dallas Tragedy Will Be Aired
A Law School panel will discuss various implications the tragic events in Dallas may have for the future today at noon in 133 FH.
"Justice, Law, and Order in the USA" will be the topic of the discussion.
"The panel will discuss more than trite generalities. It will not be afraid of stepping on anybody's toes." Mickey Shapiro, Law School president, said.
Shapiro expects a very critical analysis by the panel of the news media in regard to their coverage of the events in Dallas.
“Other interesting discussion should result from the proposal to televise Jack Ruby s trial," Shapiro said.
That law and order is a value to be preserved is another main point of discussion.
Shapiro, with the help of Dr. Louis M. Brown, professor of law, organized the program.
The four-man panel will in-
clude Dr. Brown; Dr. Orrin B. Evans, dean of the Law School: Dr. Edward C. McDonagh. professor of sociology: and Maynard Toll, president of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Dr. Toll has been active in civic and educational activities in the community in addition to his law work in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley where he was a member of the crew squad.
He was appointed to the position of Los Angeles County Bar Association president in January.
Dr. Brown received his AB degree at USC and his LLB degree at Harvard Law School. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1933.
Dr. McDonagh has been a USC faculty member for 16 years, and is now serving in administrative capacities.
Shapiro said that a question and answer period will follow the discussion.
Hull Finds Position Demanding, Involved
Acting Dean of Students Tom Hull said yesterday he finds his new temporary job more demanding and involved than he had expected.
Dean Hull, who regularly serves as dean of men is laking Dr. William H. McGrath's place as dean of students while Dr. McGrath is on leave for health reasons.
Dean Hull said’ his first thought when he learned of the situation was concern for Dr. McGrath’s health.
"Dean McGrath is my best friend and has helped me a great deal at USC." he said.
Dean Hull came to USC four years ago as a graduate student. He served then as head resident at Marks Hall. In addition, he was a physical education teaching assistant, head of the University Recreation Association and coach of the Freshman baseball team.
During his first year at (Continued on Page 2)
Safe Owner Still Studies At Library I
By ED SANDERS
Steve Quan. a student at Dorsey High School who is better known at USC as the owner of a $400 “ticking" safe, still uses Doheny Library.
Monday, without knowing it. Quan caused the entire library to be evacuated. The library staff received a phone call from someone who said a bomb had been planted in the building. President Topping immediately ordered the area to be evacuated.
The police bomb squad, after an hour of searching, found a small safe that was emiting a “ticking sound."
The bomb squad carefully moved the safe to the center of the Coliseum and decided to wait it out until the device either stopped ticking or exploded.
A little after 5 p.m. Quan appeared at the office of University Librarian Lewis F. Stieg.
Where is It ?
"Where is my brief case and tape recorder?" Quan asked.
Quan then explained to the police that the safe did not contain a bomb but did contain his car fare and dinner money. Quan said he used the safe with a time lock to keep his money until he was finished studying at the library.
The lock had been set for 5 p.m. Quan placed the safe in the southwest corner of the reference room early in the day and went to the science library.
At 12:10 an unidentified person, apparently familiar with Quan's unusual habit, made the call, telling library officials of a bomb plant.
Last night Quan's mother said he was not home for comment — he was studying at Dohenv Library.
Student Voters Approve Speech Bills, Amendment
Senate, TDC Bills Get Large Margin
Both bills dealing with the right to sponsor speakers on campus, and the constitutional amendment concerning ASSC appointments, received approval from ;the student body in last week’s general voting.
The constitutional amendment now becomes law.
Opera Head Will Discuss Czech Work
but the free speech bills have no binding affect because j they were taken for the sole purpose of soliciting student opinion on this question.
The amendment requiring tlie ASSC president to submit appointnv ; for the chairmanships ill committees. administrative boards and commissions within two Dr. Walter Ducloux. direc-weeks after his election for tor of the Opera Theater, will the advise and consent of the lecture on Antonin Dvorak s ASSC Senate was passed by opera “Rusalka” at 12:13 toil 5i t-117 majority. (jay jn Hancock Auditorium.
The amendment, whicn His lecture has been deread that all appointees must signed to acquaint students have at least a 2.25 acciimu- with Dvorak’s work, before la tive grade-point average, the presentation of ‘Rusalka'’
was voted into law. 612-103.
8 p.m. in Bovard
GOOD TALKERS USC's debaters won another sweepstakes victory, this time at Humboldt State College. The victors are, standing (l-r), Lynn Grow, David Ken-
ner, Bruce Loessin and Michele Gibbs, (seated), Larry Stein, Mike Davis, Betfina Talbak and Charles Marson. Not shown are John Deacon and David Brown.
Debaters Win Top Prize In Forensics Tournament
Saturday at Auditorium.
Performances will also he given Friday, L>ee. 13. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m.
"Rusalka" is the last of many operas written by Dvorak and. since its pre-Voting. originally sched- miere in 1!H)1. has been ac-uled for Monday through knowledged as thp most fa-Wednesday of last week, was minis Czech opera after Sm»-cut one day short because of tana's "The Bartered Bride.'’ the National Day of Mourn- Leading roles will be sung ing for President Kennedy. by Gene Allen as the Prince, Before the election Senate Marjorie Gibson Hirsch as
The speaker initiative, submitted to the Senate by the T rojan Democratic Chib i TDC), and the Senate's own simplified version of the bill, passed by 51!*-2.'»S> and 465-2% majorities.
Human Rights Spokesman Urges Passive Resistance
The national chairman of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), called the organization “something of a domestic Peace Corps,” before a small audience in Founders Hall last night.
John Lewis explained that SNCC is trying to bring about real action in the South by encouraging passive resistance by Negroes there.
‘‘There is something moving,” the Negro leader said, "a wind, blowing across Ihe Southland. Jt will continue to blow until all people are free."
Lewis said the Negro in the South is afraid to try to register to vote because he might lose his job. He explained that SNCC is attempting by passive agitation to teajh these people to rise out of their "political slavery" and object to their situation.
"Our task is to liberate a group of people." Lewis said, “to give to not only the Negroes but to hundreds of thousands of whites some political and economic power. ’
The Negro in the United States is involved in a revolution, he continued. ‘‘W’e want an open society; not later,
but right now. If we don't have it now in 20 or 30 years all these people will still be in economic slavery.”
Lewis said thousands of Negroes had been arrested in the South while fighting for their "God given rights."
All Americans are involved in the struggle, he admitted, whether they want to or not, whether they are black or white, whether they live in California or Mississippi.
Lewis’ talk was followed by a film. "We Shall Never Turn Back," a controversial movie, previously banned on the
USC campus.
USC debaters talked their way to a sweepstakes victory at the Western States Forensics Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend at Humboldt State College.
Members of the 10-man team edged out 57 universities and colleges to win 13 trophies. Presentations were in the fields of debate, oratory, extemporaneous and interpretative speaking. Awards in these divisions aided USC in the sweepstakes race.
“In winning the sweepstakes, we very nearly doubled the score of the nearest competition," John DeBross, director of debate, said.
Three first place trophies were awarded to Trojan representatives. Bruce Loessin won first place in senior men's oratory with his selection “Community Affairs.” First place in senior men's extemporaneous w ent to Chuck Marson for a discussion on the future political influence of Richard Nixon.
I John Deacon also ranked
among the first place winners with his selection "Ks-sence of Poetry” in senior men's oratorical interpretation.
Bruce Loessin (senior men's impromptu), Bettina Talbak (senior women's oral interpretation), Lynn Grow (junior men's extemporaneous) and Larry Stein (senior men's interpretation) went to the finals in their respective events but did not place.
The debate team of David Kenner and Larry Stein won second place in senior men's debate with a record of seven wins and one loss. Their loss was in the finals when they fell to a Redlands team that they had already beaten during the tournament.
“I was exceptionally pleased with the debate recot d of Kenner and Stein,” DeBross said. “They began the season well but had some difficulty in the last two tournaments " he added.
The debate director said ithe rest of the year looked
promising for Kenner and Stein.
The team of John Deacon and Chuck Marson won third place in the tournament with a six win and one loss record.
Other participants in the three day event were David Brown. Mike Davis and Michele Gibbs. DeBross and Richard Keil. assistant debate coach, accompanied the squad to the tournament held in Areata. Calif.
Representatives of schools participating were from Montana. Ltah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington. Arizona. Nevada, Wyoming and California.
DeBross said Marson Loessin and Deacon are not new to wins at the Western States Tournament. All three have won a first place event at the annual tournament in previous years.
"The greatest reward in taking sweepstakes is that it shows the depth of the squad," DeBross said.
President Dennis Barr acknowledged the fact that the university had settled upon a speaker policy but felt "many students and faculty members aie still displeased with the administration's policy.”
Rusalka and Nina Hinsor. as the foreign princess.
Others in the cast will he Dennis Dalsimer. Lucille Anderson. Karla Nelson. Virginia Sherke. Robert Johnson and Peter Lau.
Editor Will Speak On Mass Culture
Russell Lynes. managing editor of Harper's Magazine, will address an all-university convocation in Bovard Auditorium at 11 a.m.. Thursday.
AH 11 a.m. classes will be cancelled for the convocation.
Lynes. well known for his book "The Tastemakers." will speak on “Sense and Nonsense about Mass Culture'
He has lectured at many museums and universities. A member cf New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Committee. Lynes is also on the boards of both the municipal Art Society of New York and the Archives of , American Art.
Lynes' literary efforts began with Harper’s Magazine, for which he has been managing editor since 1947.
"The Domesticated Americans” is Lynes’ newest book. It was written as a companion to "The Tastemakers. ’ His latest work is composed of social observations, which "will remind everyone of th* laughter that is inherent irt the history of the American home," Lynes said.
He will give a second lectin^ Thursday at 8 p.m. in Hancock Auditorium, when he will speak on "The Per-tmanence of Amer;can Taste.”